Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2LZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6c5bef12-f6e3-4317-8b80-a1e0a8eda4f2 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
You will:
• Lead and develop teaching and learning across the whole school, ensuring consistent excellence in classroom practice.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning, providing support and guidance to staff.
• Lead on curriculum development, implementation, and assessment.
• Analyse data to identify trends and inform school improvement strategies.
• Contribute to the strategic leadership and management of the school, working closely with the Headteacher.
• Deputise for the Headteacher as required.
• Lead professional development initiatives to enhance staff expertise.
• Contribute to the school's self-evaluation and improvement planning.
• Support the safeguarding and well-being of all pupils.
We are looking for someone who:
• Possesses strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Has a deep understanding of the national curriculum and assessment practices.
• Is passionate about raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to their own professional development and the development of others.
• Has the ability to analyse data effectively to drive improvement.
• Is a team player with a positive and proactive approach.
• Has knowledge of current educational legislation and best practice.
What the school offers its staff
WHAT WE OFFER
• A caring, welcoming school community with engaged children and a supportive staff team
• A culture of collaboration, where staff are motivated and professional development is encouraged
• Opportunities to work with and learn from colleagues across the Trust
• Central support from HR, School Improvement, Finance, Estates and IT, allowing you to focus on educational leadership
• A Governing Committee and Trust team who are ambitious for the school and committed to your success
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to wellbeing support for you and your family
• Perkbox employee benefits platform
Cycle to work scheme
Further details about the role
St Luke and St Philip’s Church of England Primary Academy is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of its community. Rooted in strong Christian values and close links with the parish and Diocese, our school is a place where children are encouraged to flourish academically, spiritually and personally. Our Christian Values are Trust, Truth, Peace and Thankfulness are at the heart of all aspects of school life. Ofsted have reported our school as, “a small oasis in the middle of a socially deprived area”.
Guided by our vision:
“The family of St Luke and St Philip’s will ensure excellence is encouraged, minds are opened, diversity is embraced, respect is expected and talents are nurtured under the umbrella of God’s love.”
We strive to provide a nurturing environment where every child is valued, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential.
We are proud of our caring ethos, our committed staff team and our positive relationships with families and the wider community. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader to build on the school’s strengths and lead the next phase of development.
Closing Date: Friday 17th April 2026 at 12pm
Proposed Interview Date: Monday 27th April 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
You will:
• Lead and develop teaching and learning across the whole school, ensuring consistent excellence in classroom practice.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning, providing support and guidance to staff.
• Lead on curriculum development, implementation, and assessment.
• Analyse data to identify trends and inform school improvement strategies.
• Contribute to the strategic leadership and management of the school, working closely with the Headteacher.
• Deputise for the Headteacher as required.
• Lead professional development initiatives to enhance staff expertise.
• Contribute to the school's self-evaluation and improvement planning.
• Support the safeguarding and well-being of all pupils.
We are looking for someone who:
• Possesses strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Has a deep understanding of the national curriculum and assessment practices.
• Is passionate about raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to their own professional development and the development of others.
• Has the ability to analyse data effectively to drive improvement.
• Is a team player with a positive and proactive approach.
• Has knowledge of current educational legislation and best practice.
What the school offers its staff
WHAT WE OFFER
• A caring, welcoming school community with engaged children and a supportive staff team
• A culture of collaboration, where staff are motivated and professional development is encouraged
• Opportunities to work with and learn from colleagues across the Trust
• Central support from HR, School Improvement, Finance, Estates and IT, allowing you to focus on educational leadership
• A Governing Committee and Trust team who are ambitious for the school and committed to your success
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to wellbeing support for you and your family
• Perkbox employee benefits platform
Cycle to work scheme
Further details about the role
St Luke and St Philip’s Church of England Primary Academy is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of its community. Rooted in strong Christian values and close links with the parish and Diocese, our school is a place where children are encouraged to flourish academically, spiritually and personally. Our Christian Values are Trust, Truth, Peace and Thankfulness are at the heart of all aspects of school life. Ofsted have reported our school as, “a small oasis in the middle of a socially deprived area”.
Guided by our vision:
“The family of St Luke and St Philip’s will ensure excellence is encouraged, minds are opened, diversity is embraced, respect is expected and talents are nurtured under the umbrella of God’s love.”
We strive to provide a nurturing environment where every child is valued, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential.
We are proud of our caring ethos, our committed staff team and our positive relationships with families and the wider community. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader to build on the school’s strengths and lead the next phase of development.
Closing Date: Friday 17th April 2026 at 12pm
Proposed Interview Date: Monday 27th April 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.